Trial By Jury: Murder in Shetland

Trial By Jury: Murder in Shetland (2026- )

RunningDocumentary showCrime

When 24-year-old Canadian Claire Leveque travelled to Scotland's remote Shetland Islands to be with her boyfriend, she believed she was beginning an exciting adventure, but within months she was dead. This programme take viewers inside the courtroom, follows the eight-day murder trial of Aren Pearson that laid bare the final moments of Claire's life in February 2024. Through testimony, archive and intimate family access, this is a gripping account of love, control and isolation.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

After a week of evidence for the prosecution, attention turns to the defence, as the accused prepares to give his account to the court. Aren Pearson takes to the witness stand to give evidence in his own defence, denying responsibility for the killing of his girlfriend Claire Leveque. But he faces intense questioning from the Crown as further evidence is presented in court. As his account is challenged, moments of testimony leave the jury stunned, with the courtroom visibly moved and left in tears. Away from the proceedings, Claire's family make an emotional journey to Sandness in Shetland. It is a painful pilgrimage. With all the evidence now heard, the jury retires to deliberate. The emotional weight of the case is undeniable. But the question at the heart of the trial remains unresolved: has the Crown done enough to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt?

Apr. 28, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Episode 2Apr. 28, 2026
S01E01Episode 1Apr. 27, 2026
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Also known as

  • Trial by Jury: The Killing of Claire Leveque
  • Murder in Shetland: Trial By Jury (United Kingdom)

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